Burgowan
QLD 4659 • Queensland
About Burgowan
Burgowan is a small rural locality in Queensland's Wide Bay–Burnett region, situated in the Isis district near Childers in the North Burnett hinterland. With a population of approximately 50 people spread across nearly 95 square kilometres, Burgowan is a sparsely settled farming area characterised by sugarcane cultivation, macadamia orchards, and subtropical grazing land. The locality lies within the Bundaberg regional hinterland and shares the warm, subtropical climate typical of coastal Queensland.
Burgowan's residents enjoy the quiet rhythms of rural Queensland life, surrounded by lush green farming country. The nearby town of Childers provides essential services including schools, shopping and medical facilities, while Bundaberg is accessible for larger needs. The area's rich red volcanic soils support productive agriculture, and the locality attracts those who value a connection to the land, wide open spaces, and the relaxed pace of life in tropical Queensland's farming heartland.
Burgowan falls under postcode 4659 and is governed by the Fraser Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4659
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4659, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4659; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Burgowan is a remote rural locality; Childers (~20 km) is the nearest service town
No footpaths; private vehicle essential for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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108 William Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Fraser Coast Local Government Area, which contains Burgowan. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.